January remains one of the most favoured months for planning a
winter getaway. With different parts of the world being under different
climactic zones, there are plenty of places to escape to for a warm
sunny winter far away from the somewhat brutal English cold. The Golden
Triangle Tour of India, sightseeing in Egypt, and going on an odyssey to
Thailand are just some of the ways for ensuring a pleasurable time
during January.

Egypt

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Planning one's January holidays in
Egypt makes for a terrific idea. In fact, many travellers worldwide
catch their flights to Egypt during January. The weather gods ensure
that weather conditions don't play spoilsport for exploring all the
seductive trappings of the destination such as the legendary Nile River
cruises and the knock out sightseeing attractions. In simple words,
January is one of the perfect times to revel in the wonders of Egypt
like taking hot air balloon rides over Luxor and getting awed by the
stunning monuments such as the pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum,
the Coptic Quarter, and Hanging Church.

India

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India, with
its scores of tourist trappings, is another popular hot choice for a
January winter holiday. Weather conditions are just about perfect for
almost every imaginable activity such as exploring the tourist gems on
the Golden Triangle Tour, visiting wildlife zones, getting high on the
sun, sand, and surf experience of Goa and Kerala, and indulging in
adrenalin pumping winter sports like skiing and rollerblading in the
high altitude areas of Kufri, Auli, Manali, and Gulmarg. No small wonder
that India is one of the perfect places in the world for a cheap winter
sun destination.

Thailand

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Most British visitors who escape
to the 'land of smiles' during the bone chilling cold of an English
January find swear by the destination. The pristine beaches of Phuket,
Koh Samui, and Krabi, as well as the seductive nightlife, shopping
escapades, temples, and cuisines of Bangkok draw quite a few tourists
during January. The country also bubbles with merry festivals such as
Mekong Sunrise: The First Sunrise in Thailand, King Meng Rai Festival,
and Bang Sai Folk Arts & Crafts Fair during January. In fact,
reasons are aplenty for hunting down all inclusive holiday deals to
Thailand during the month.

Mauritius

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Mauritius tends to get
somewhat hot, humid, and rainy during January. However, this very reason
makes the country a good choice for seeking some cheap all inclusive
holiday packages to. Careful planning can even go a long way in getting
discounts on first as well as business class flights to the destination
during January. Areas near the western coastline are best for a January
visit as the rains here are comparatively less frequent than the other
regions. Usually, temperatures range from 29°C to 31°C in the coastal
regions and normally don't fall under 20 °C in the higher regions.